Courses and events

Rated 9/10 for delegate satisfaction – discover the College’s wide-ranging catalogue of courses and events, designed to celebrate your achievements, support your wellbeing, develop your clinical and professional confidence, while connecting you to our diverse community.

We offer a diverse programme spanning everything from clinical updates and deep dives to management and leadership, wellbeing and innovation. Most events are free for RCGP members, and where there is a cost, you’ll benefit from preferential rates.

Looking for something specific? Easily search by event type, topic, location or date to find the perfect fit for your learning needs.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. Designed for members and led by the profession, this peer-reviewed conference provides a dedicated space to address the specific concerns, insights, and challenges facing general practice today.

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Severn Faculty RCGP Gala Dinner & Dance 2026

RCGP, Severn Faculty Board would like to invite you to our annual Gala Dinner & Dance with guest speaker, Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown. This is our annual faculty in person social and is a great opportunity to get together with colleagues and friends in a great venue, new for this year at the Harbour Hotel Bristol. The evening will include welcome drinks, the guest lecture, a three course dinner with wine and will even include the opportunity to have a dance.

  • Date

    25 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    12

Effective out of hours training | part 1

This is the first of two online courses aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.

  • Date

    26 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    30

GP Registrar and First5 Conference | Your future in General Practice

Step confidently into your future at the North East England GP Career Conference 2026. A full-day event designed to inspire, inform, and connect you with the tools and people that will shape your journey into general practice. From practical workshops to tailored support and leadership insights, this is your launchpad for the next stage of your career. Open to GP Registrars and early career GPs.

  • Date

    26 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    178

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

  • Date

    28 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) | London

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels.

  • Date

    29 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

AKT preparation course

This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.

  • Date

    29 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    77

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3

Safeguarding is simply part of the holistic care we provide in general practice. We are frequently in contact with patients who are victims and survivors of abuse and it is essential that they receive a compassionate, competent and appropriate safeguarding response from general practice, regardless of where they live in the UK or which professional they come into contact with. 4.5 CPD points for this course.

  • Date

    29 September 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    138

Learn and Connect - BLS update course - Sept 26 AM Sheffield

You are invited to join our BLS Update/Refresher course taking place in Sheffield. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on CPR, including a certificate for both adult and children, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs.

  • Date

    30 September 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    9

Learn and Connect - BLS update course - Sept 26 PM Sheffield

You are invited to join our BLS Update/Refresher course taking place in Sheffield. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on CPR, including a certificate for both adult and children, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs.

  • Date

    30 September 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    13